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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Presented on Gross Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Fair Values Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Including Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Current liabilities | $ 5 | $ 8
Current assets | 5 | 2
Notional Amount |  |
Exchange Contracts [Member] |  |
Fair Values Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Including Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Current liabilities |  | 5
Assets, Contracts |  |
Current assets | 4 |
Current liabilities |  |
Notional Amount | 162 | 172
Exchange Contracts [Member] | Current assets [Member] |  |
Fair Values Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Including Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Current liabilities | 1 |
Notional Amount |  |
Forward Contracts [Member] |  |
Fair Values Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Including Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Current liabilities |  | 1
Assets, Contracts |  |
Current assets | 1 | 1
Notional Amount | 68 | 76
Forward Contracts [Member] | Current assets [Member] |  |
Fair Values Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Including Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Current liabilities |  |
Notional Amount |  |
Metals Contracts [Member] |  |
Fair Values Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Including Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Current liabilities |  |
Assets, Contracts |  |
Current liabilities |  | 1
Notional Amount | 56 | 35
Metals Contracts [Member] | Current liabilities [Member] |  |
Fair Values Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Including Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Current liabilities | 4 | 2
Notional Amount |  |

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